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AV02 EBC

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,820 mi
Last recorded157,820 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 EBC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 157,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on n/s front wheel (1.6 (d))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outter shoulder to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outter shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

n/s + o/s washers poor

Fail 1 Nov 2018 157,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chafing on n/s front wheel (1.6 (d))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outter shoulder to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outter shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s + o/s washers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2017 153,253 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 153,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter shoulder

Rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 146,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint + rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter shoulder

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,725 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 141,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 135,043 miles

Exhaust rear silencer badly deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam pattern poor n/s & o/s

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outter shoulders

Pass 23 Oct 2013 130,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 124,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 118,132 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,366 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror slightly insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 108,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 94,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,588 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 62,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

washer bottle top missing

Pass 1 Jun 2005 52,297 miles

both front tyres close to limits.

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AV02 EBC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 82,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 EBC is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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